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La Grande, Oregon is a small city located in the eastern region of the state. With a population of just 13,212, it has the second smallest population of any city in Oregon. Despite its size, La Grande offers plenty of opportunities for fun and entertainment. There are many local businesses that specialize in outdoor activities like camping, fishing, and hiking that can be enjoyed year-round. Other popular organizations that operate out of La Grande include Josephine Community Library, which provides educational resources to the community, and The Grande Ronde Aquatic Center which features swimming pools and hot tubs for those looking to cool off during the summer months. For sports fans, La Grande is home to Eastern Oregon University's athletic teams which compete in NCAA Division II athletics. With all these great amenities and attractions, it's no wonder why so many people choose to make La Grande their home!

The population in La Grande is 13,212. There are 2,903 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in La Grande is 34, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in La Grande is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in La Grande
- 43.1% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 33.9% are married with children
- 17.5% have children, but are single
Race in La Grande

- 87.1% are White
- 1.3% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.2% Two or more races
- 1.9% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleLa Grande, OregonUnited States
  13,212.0329,725,481.0
  52.4%50.5%
  47.6%49.5%
  3438.4
 
  13,380.0326,569,308.0
  13,088.0309,327,143.0
  12,327.0285,036,114.0
  11,766.0251,960,433.0
  8.7%15.6%
  13.9%30.8%
 
  2903.193.4
  4.5513531905.423
  0.031264836.791
 
  85.4%59.4%
  0.7%12.2%
  1.0%5.6%
  0.6%0.6%
  2.5%0.2%
  0.0%0.4%
  3.2%3.2%
  6.5%18.4%
 
  43.1%49.8%
  40.1%48.0%
  2.9%1.8%
  56.9%50.2%
  37.1%33.8%
  12.0%10.8%
  7.8%5.6%
 
  2.432.6
  5,220.0124,010,992.0
  3,154.080,755,759.0
  27.2%30.5%
  38.1%42.9%
  2,066.043,255,233.0
  22.6%15.8%
  12.1%10.8%
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Over 1 years ago

When I moved to LaGrande in 2018, my son decided to go to college there. If you are curious about the EOU education, it's what a kid makes of it. He completed a degree  More

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Over 2 years ago

Don’t be fooled by thinking that scenery equals a good place to live. The town is too isolated to be this small with an over abundance of small minded, ignorant people  More

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Growing up in a different small town and making the journey to La Grande for college (home of Eastern Oregon University), I found the migration to La Grande's community  More

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